FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville Police Department officer has been arrested and terminated after investigators found child pornography on his personal cell phone, Police Chief Ron Campurciani said Wednesday. [caption…
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BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office held its eighth annual Teen Academy graduation ceremony Tuesday night at the NC Cooperative Extension Office. About 30 teens completed the four-week…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Registered voters who do not have an acceptable identification card for voting in North Carolina can now go to their county board of elections…
BY DEBBIE PAGE Over 500 community members mingled at ESC Park at the annual National Night Out event, hosted by the Troutman Police Department, on Tuesday night. Attendees enjoyed free…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A former Iredell County Sheriff’s Office sergeant was sentenced to 60 days in jail for using excessive force against an inmate during an incident at the Iredell…
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a series of columns about this mysterious death of Lula Cree Overcash Westmoreland. Read the first part HERE. BY SHELLIE TAYLOR Last…
Robert Randolph Blackwell, 78, of 318 South Oakwood Street, Statesville, N.C., departed this life on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C., following an…
Daniel Anthony Reuther, 67, a former electrician for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) for over 30 years, died of lung cancer complications in his home Sunday afternoon, July 30,…
Brian Wilson Dahl, 64, of Troutman, N.C., left his earthly home and entered his eternal home on Monday, July 31, 2023, and is now celebrating with his Heavenly Father. Brian…
Special to Iredell Free News Rock the Park, sponsored by Randy Marion Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, returns Friday at Liberty Park in Mooresville. The Entertainers will take the stage from 6…
Special to Iredell Free News United Way of Iredell County, Piedmont HealthCare, Iredell Health System, and Iredell Rescue Squad have formed a strategic partnership aimed at addressing a critical need…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County resident faces a felony assault charge following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. [caption id="attachment_58823" align="alignright" width="150"] Brady Gaither Jr.[/caption] Sheriff…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 1 ♦ Bryson Javeon Goodlett, 22, of Clover Street, Mooresville, charged with possession with intent to sell…
Brette Lee Wilson Zayicek, 63, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville surrounded by her family. Born July 22,…
Betty Jo Love Brown Moose, 88, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away on July 29, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. Betty was born May 3,…
Cheryl Haynes Hicks, 58, passed away on July 29, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on November 26, 1964, in Martinsville, Va., to Taylor Haynes and Gretchen Westman. Cheryl…
We are sad to announce that on July 27, 2023, Robert Gregory Zaccardelli passed away peacefully in his home in Statesville, N.C., with his beloved wife of of 51 years…
Maxine Stein, 94, formerly of McKeesport, Pa., passed away Sunday July 30, 2023, at Autumn Care of Statesville, N.C. Maxine was born August 20, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was…
[caption id="attachment_58789" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Dani Kerr & the Skeleton Krew will perform in Downtown Statesville on Friday, August 4.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News The 2023 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The North Carolina Rate Bureau has requested a 50.6 percent statewide average rate increase for dwelling policies. The Rate Bureau represents the insurance companies…
[caption id="attachment_58783" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Jessica Mobley (seated) is pictured with her mother, Judy.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Facing new health challenges can be frightening and overwhelming. And it’s normal…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James is crediting the quick response of volunteer firefighters for limiting the damage after a lightning strike ignited a fire at North Iredell…
[caption id="attachment_58773" align="aligncenter" width="624"] I-SS Assistant Superintendent Boen Nutting is pictured with a group of school children in Beijing, China.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER After 30 years in public education, Iredell-Statesville…
BY JAIME GATTON When you have a hankering for ribs, does your mind automatically think Mexican restaurant? No? Well, allow me to open (and maybe blow) some minds … Burritos…
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 21 ♦ Justin Marquise Johnson, 31, of Duck Creek Road, Troutman, charged with larceny and misdemeanor…
Mr. Brian Kent Davis, 58, of Atlanta, Ga., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. He was born in…
Gary L. Rains, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., died Friday, July 28, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Born June 14, 1944, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Ova L. Rains and…
Janet Lynn Alexander Frazier, 67, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. She was born on October 28, 1955, in Kennett, Mo., to Fay Fry Alexander and the…
Lynn Ray Lowtharpe, 68, of Statesville, N.C., departed this world on July 26, 2023, at his home in Iredell County. Lynn was born on December 20, 1954, in Iredell County….
[caption id="attachment_58739" align="aligncenter" width="398"] Lt. Col. Matt Bejcek speaks to a group at American Legion Post 65 on Saturday.[/caption] BY BRANDY TEMPLETON As commander of the 98th Space Range Squadron…
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping…
Special to Iredell Free News Mark Reddick has been hired as the Mooresville Graded School District’s director of school safety. [caption id="attachment_58731" align="alignright" width="174"] Mark Reddick[/caption] Reddick has more than…
[caption id="attachment_58715" align="aligncenter" width="777"] Rovers, Robots and Rockets camp participants pose for a group photo.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER The sun was shining brightly in the sky as Catelyn Clark’s rocket…
Special to Iredell Free News The inaugural Mooresville Fondo charity bike ride will take place on September 9, as part of the ongoing celebrations for Mooresville’s 150th anniversary. With a…
Emory Wilbur Atwater Jr., 80, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. He was born on April 22, 1943, in…